Commencement Registration
November 2024, February 2025, and May 2025 degree candidates are eligible to participate in the May 2025 Commencement activities. Graduating students are required to register and order tickets for Commencement activities in April 2025 and will be notified throughout the spring with important updates and information.
Are you an AB/AM and AB/SM degree candidate? You will participate with Harvard College and your undergraduate house in receipt of the AB degree, which is conferred last during the Commencement Morning Exercises. AB/AM and AB/SM candidates are not eligible to attend Harvard Griffin GSAS Commencement activities or receive guest tickets through Harvard Griffin GSAS.
Ticket Allocations
Ticket allocations are outlined below for each event. Please read carefully.
Please note: All registered graduating students will receive a Commencement 2025 lanyard at ticket pickup. This lanyard, and your regalia, will serve as your "ticket" to enter the Yard and attend the Morning Exercises. You will not have a physical ticket for that event.
| Event | Ticket Allocation |
|---|---|
| Dean’s Reception | student + two guests maximum |
| University-wide Morning Exercises in Tercentenary Theatre | student + two guests maximum |
Diploma Awarding Ceremonies in Sanders Theatre PhD and terminal master's candidates only* | student + two guests maximum |
| Champagne Reception and Luncheon | one complimentary ticket for student; $20 for each guest ticket |
*Master's in passing candidates are encouraged to participate in the University-wide Commencement Morning Exercises and Reception and Luncheon. Master's in passing candidates are not eligible to participate in the Harvard Griffin GSAS Diploma Awarding Ceremony as it is not a terminal degree.
Ticket Pickup
Students must pick up their tickets in person, with Harvard ID or photo identification, during the week of Commencement. Tentative dates and times are posted below. Tickets cannot be mailed or picked up by anyone other than the degree candidate. No exceptions.
Thursday, May 22, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS (Lehman Hall), Harvard Yard
Friday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS (Lehman Hall), Harvard Yard
Tuesday, May 27, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS (Lehman Hall), Harvard Yard
Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS (Lehman Hall), Harvard Yard
Thursday, May 29, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Harvard Griffin GSAS Information Tent, Maxwell Dworkin, 33 Oxford Street
